Question

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Xavier ran 2.5 miles in 12 minutes. How long will it take him to run 1 mile?

Answer 1

4.8 minutes per mile

Explanation:

Let mi be miles

Let min be minutes

2.5mi = 12min

Divide by side by the mile to get the unit rate

2.5/2.5 = 12/2.5

You will get 1 = 4.8

Answer 2

4.8 minutes

Explanation:

2.5/2.5=1

so

12/2.5=4.8